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Disneyland Paris Parade goes viral with Goofy's bhangra performance to Bollywood beats

In a moment packed with dhol beats, Disney magic and pure desi energy, Goofy, one of Disney's most beloved characters, broke into a bhangra routine during a parade at Disneyland Paris and the world cannot stop watching. The viral clip shows Goofy, dressed in his classic costume, dancing to the high-octane Bollywood track Hadippa, surrounded by thumping dhol drums and performers bursting with bhangra flair. With his signature lanky limbs in sync with traditional arm swings and stomping footwork, Goofy transformed Main Street into mini Punjab, to thunderous cheers from the crowd. First posted on TikTok by @hannahswholenewworld and later reshared on Instagram by @ the video is captioned: 'History was made at Disneyland as the park came alive with the vibrant colors, beats, and energy of Punjab! For the first time ever, a full Punjabi-themed parade stole the spotlight—featuring electrifying Dhol, traditional Bhangra, and joyful chants of 'Hadippa!' This beautiful celebration not only entertained visitors from around the world but also marked a powerful moment of cultural representation on a global stage. Truly, the spirit of Punjab danced through the Magic Kingdom!' The video has already garnered 2.4 million views with 139 thousand likes. A post shared by (@ Social media users were thrilled by the moment of cultural fusion. One user commented, 'Indian & Punjabi culture taking over the world stage.' Another user wrote, 'We got Goofy playing Dhol before GTA 6.' A third user said, 'Disneyland best place to present international music and culture awareness.' Another user commented, 'This is so awesome that Disney is embracing other cultures like Punjabi, India. I have traveled to India in the last 2 yrs, haven't done to one wedding yet but i Know the differences from North to central India, and I embrace it all. I need to travel to South India next, but India is such a large country, I need more money for travels Love the colors, music and no offense to any other state but Punjabi music is Lively! Love it!' Disneyland parades – held across parks in California, Paris and Florida – are famous for their dazzling floats, music, and costumed characters.